Trump-Putin Summit Nears Amid Peace Talks, Unclear Details

US President Donald Trump announced that a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine is imminent, with the location to be revealed soon. Trump expressed optimism about nearing a ceasefire deal, suggesting that a resolution might involve territorial swaps beneficial to both sides, while attributing blame for the war to his predecessor. Initially, the White House insisted that Putin must also meet with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy for the summit to occur, but later shifted stance with Trump stating he could meet Putin without preconditions. The administration is considering the potential benefits of a bilateral meeting if it can secure concessions from Moscow despite the risks of conceding to Kremlin demands. Putin has been seeking a meeting with Trump for months and has indicated openness to also meeting with Zelenskyy. Details such as the exact timing, location, attendees, and agenda of the summit remain unclear as preparations continue.